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Browser Reader Mode

Comments recommend using built-in reader modes in browsers like Firefox and Safari to improve readability by stripping away ads, clutter, and distractions from web pages.

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Sample Comments

goda90 • Jan 6, 2016 • View on HN

Doesn't Firefox have a built in reader mode?

jacksonkmarley • May 26, 2021 • View on HN

There's a reader mode in browsers?

newtwilly • Mar 17, 2025 • View on HN

Firefox has a "reader view" which works well for things like that.

collyw • Mar 27, 2019 • View on HN

Or just click reader mode in firefox.

oofoe • Oct 13, 2025 • View on HN

FireFox Reader Mode can also be your friend... ; - )

reyqn • Oct 24, 2022 • View on HN

Firefox reader mode works wonders for those kind of issues

unnouinceput • Mar 2, 2024 • View on HN

You can always use reader mode of your browser.

frizlab • Jan 15, 2026 • View on HN

Or use Safari’s reader mode, it works well!

kencausey • Dec 4, 2019 • View on HN

Try Firefox reader mode (Chrome reader addon may also work, I did not test it.)

Madeindjs • Jun 6, 2019 • View on HN

Firefox's reader mode does exactly what you looking for.